Key Skills

Job Description

AURELIUS is a global alternative investor, distinguished and widely recognised for its operational approach. It focuses on private markets, in particular Private Equity and Private Debt. Its key investment platforms include AURELIUS Opportunities V, AURELIUS European Opportunities IV, AUR Portfolio III and AURELIUS Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital). AURELIUS has been growing significantly in recent years, especially expanding its global footprint, and today employs more than 400 professionals in 10 offices spanning Europe, North America and Asia. AURELIUS is driven by a spirit of entrepreneurship, with a collegiate hands-on approach to complex projects. We are motivated, open, fun, and operate as a team of equals. Create impact with passion! As we begin to expand our AURELIUS Growth operations in Benelux, we are seeking leaders to join us as Managing Director, Benelux (m/f/d) – Buy & Build | Value Creation In this leadership role at AURELIUS Growth, you will steward small-cap platforms from signing to exit, initially acting as a shadow CEO to set strategic direction, establish operating cadence, and assemble the leadership bench, before transitioning into full operational leadership as the platform scales through disciplined buy-and-build. Pre-deal you will partner closely with the Investment team. Post-close, you assume primary accountability for the platform with dedicated support from Investment, Operations, TxO, Finance, Recruiting, and the Digital Factory. The focus is Benelux; fluent Dutch and English are required. Travel is extensive however; relocation is not required. What you’ll do Set strategy and governance, build and upgrade the leadership team and embed a scalable operating model. Own P&L, cash, and performance management; develop & deliver the value-creation plan and provide regular Board updates. Lead buy-and-build: shape the pipeline with the platform’s newly built deal team, execute acquisitions, integrate effectively, and realize synergies. Prepare the platform for timely, value-maximizing exit. What you’ll need Substantial general management experience (MD/CEO/GM) in a mid-cap context with direct eight‑figure P&L responsibility. Demonstrated small/mid-cap PE or M&A expertise, including deal execution and post-merger integration at pace. Credibility with management teams and investors; a decisive, hands-on approach balanced with a measured, diplomatic style. Strong commercial and financial acumen; degree in business, engineering, or science (or equivalent experience). Fluent Dutch and English. Advantageous: top-tier consulting background (MBB or equivalent) and/or MBA. What We Offer Significant scope to shape and create real value within one of Europe’s most successful PE groups Entrepreneurial compensation

Core Responsibilities

Set the platform’s strategy and governance, build its leadership team and operating model, and own P&L, cash, performance, and delivery of the value-creation plan. Lead acquisitions and integration, realize synergies, report to the Board, and prepare the platform for a timely, value-maximizing exit.

Requirements

Requires substantial MD, CEO, or GM experience in a mid-cap context with direct eight-figure P&L responsibility, plus small- or mid-cap private equity or M&A expertise that includes deal execution and post-merger integration. Candidates must have strong commercial and financial acumen, a hands-on yet diplomatic leadership style, and fluency in Dutch and English; a relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, while top-tier consulting experience or an MBA is advantageous.

Benefits

• Entrepreneurial Compensation